Patents by Inventor Barry Owen
Barry Owen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11637879Abstract: A hardware encoder includes a chassis including at least one vent cut into a first surface of the chassis. The hardware encoder further includes an input interface disposed within the chassis and configured to receive a media signal. The hardware encoder further includes encoding circuitry disposed within the chassis and configured to encode the media signal to generate a media stream. The hardware encoder further includes a network interface disposed within the chassis and configured to send the media stream to a publishing destination. The hardware encoder further includes a bezel attached to the first surface of the chassis and enabling a view of a display screen. A portion of the bezel extrudes in a direction away from the first surface to enable airflow into the at least one vent.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Charles F. Good, Barry Owen, Ed Nelson Caggiani
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Patent number: 11527266Abstract: A method includes receiving video segments from a transcoder of a media device. The video segments are associated with multimedia content. The method further includes detecting, during a delay associated with the multimedia content and using an artificial intelligence (AI) technique, a particular representation in at least one of the video segments. The method further includes generating metadata associated with the particular representation and sending the metadata to a multimedia player to enable the multimedia player to modify playback of the multimedia content based on the metadata.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Scott Kellicker, Barry Owen, James S. Sherry, Ian Zenoni
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Patent number: 11032348Abstract: A method includes providing to a media device, prior to streaming of a first live stream, an indication of a test of the first live stream. The indication initiates streaming of a second live stream from the media device to a test audience, and the test audience is based on one or more of an estimated number of viewers of the first live stream, an estimated plurality of locations of the viewers, or an estimated join rate associated with the viewers. The method further includes receiving quality of service (QoS) data associated with the second live stream. The method further includes providing to the media device, based on the QoS data, a message indicating one or more live stream parameters to use during streaming of the first live stream.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Scott Kellicker, Barry Owen, James S. Sherry, Ian Zenoni
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Publication number: 20200321030Abstract: A method includes receiving video segments from a transcoder of a media device. The video segments are associated with multimedia content. The method further includes detecting, during a delay associated with the multimedia content and using an artificial intelligence (AI) technique, a particular representation in at least one of the video segments. The method further includes generating metadata associated with the particular representation and sending the metadata to a multimedia player to enable the multimedia player to modify playback of the multimedia content based on the metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Scott Kellicker, Barry Owen, James S. Sherry, Ian Zenoni
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Publication number: 20200322412Abstract: A method includes providing to a media device, prior to streaming of a first live stream, an indication of a test of the first live stream. The indication initiates streaming of a second live stream from the media device to a test audience, and the test audience is based on one or more of an estimated number of viewers of the first live stream, an estimated plurality of locations of the viewers, or an estimated join rate associated with the viewers. The method further includes receiving quality of service (QoS) data associated with the second live stream. The method further includes providing to the media device, based on the QoS data, a message indicating one or more live stream parameters to use during streaming of the first live stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Scott Kellicker, Barry Owen, James S. Sherry, Ian Zenoni
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Patent number: 10602310Abstract: A method includes determining, at a server based on location information associated with a mobile device, that the mobile device is within a particular range of a target location. The method also includes sending a notification to the mobile device requesting a video stream from the mobile device, where the video stream is to be captured at the target location.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Wowza Media Systems, LLCInventor: Barry Owen
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Publication number: 20200007950Abstract: A hardware encoder includes a chassis including at least one vent cut into a first surface of the chassis. The hardware encoder further includes an input interface disposed within the chassis and configured to receive a media signal. The hardware encoder further includes encoding circuitry disposed within the chassis and configured to encode the media signal to generate a media stream. The hardware encoder further includes a network interface disposed within the chassis and configured to send the media stream to a publishing destination. The hardware encoder further includes a bezel attached to the first surface of the chassis and enabling a view of a display screen. A portion of the bezel extrudes in a direction away from the first surface to enable airflow into the at least one vent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Charles F. GOOD, Barry OWEN, Ed Nelson CAGGIANI
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Patent number: 10462203Abstract: A hardware encoder includes a network interface configured to receive configuration information via a private network and a processor configured to encode at least one media stream based on the configuration information. The configuration information is received from a mobile device connected to the private local network.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Charles F. Good, Barry Owen, Ed Nelson Caggiani
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Patent number: 10448682Abstract: The illuminated safety harness is a garment. The illuminated safety harness is worn as personal protective equipment. The illuminated safety harness is configured for use with a bicycle. The bicycle is further defined with a handlebar. A rider rides the bicycle. The illuminated safety harness provides a plurality of illuminated traffic control signals that indicates an intention to change the direction of travel of the bicycle. The plurality of illuminated traffic control signals are wirelessly controlled. The wireless control of the plurality of illuminated traffic control signals is accessible from the handlebar of the bicycle. The illuminated safety harness comprises a harness and a safety circuit. The harness forms the garment worn by the rider. The safety circuit generates the plurality of illuminated traffic control signals. The portion of the safety circuit mounts on the handlebar. A portion of the safety circuit mounts on the harness.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Inventor: Barry Owens
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Publication number: 20190253839Abstract: A method includes determining, at a server based on location information associated with a mobile device, that the mobile device is within a particular range of a target location. The method also includes sending a notification to the mobile device requesting a video stream from the mobile device, where the video stream is to be captured at the target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: BARRY OWEN
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Patent number: 10356149Abstract: A mobile device is configured to generate a GUI including a plurality of elements, including one or more of: a first element to receive a first set of audio-video encoding parameters; a second element to start/stop streaming to a media server; a third element to enable input of a second set of parameters; a fourth element to select audio and/or video for inclusion in the encoded stream; a fifth element to select the media server from multiple available media servers; a sixth element to toggle front- and rear-facing video cameras; a seventh element to select a streaming application program; an eighth element to accept media server credentials; a ninth element to force identity across the first and second set of parameters; or a tenth element to navigate multiple screens of the GUI.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Barry Owen
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Patent number: 10278018Abstract: A method includes determining, at a server based on location information associated with a mobile device, that the mobile device is within a particular range of a target location. The method also includes sending a notification to the mobile device requesting a video stream from the mobile device, where the video stream is to be captured at the target location.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Barry Owen
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Publication number: 20180359538Abstract: A hardware encoder includes a network interface configured to receive configuration information via a private network and a processor configured to encode at least one media stream based on the configuration information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Charles F. GOOD, Barry OWEN, Ed Nelson CAGGIANI
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Publication number: 20180054707Abstract: A method includes determining, at a server based on location information associated with a mobile device, that the mobile device is within a particular range of a target location. The method also includes sending a notification to the mobile device requesting a video stream from the mobile device, where the video stream is to be captured at the target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventor: BARRY OWEN
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Patent number: 9769612Abstract: A method includes determining, at a server based on location information associated with a mobile device, that the mobile device is within a particular range of a target location. The method also includes sending a notification to the mobile device requesting a video stream from the mobile device, where the video stream is to be captured at the target location.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Barry Owen
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Publication number: 20170163709Abstract: A mobile device is configured to generate a GUI including a plurality of elements, including one or more of: a first element to receive a first set of audio-video encoding parameters; a second element to start/stop streaming to a media server; a third element to enable input of a second set of parameters; a fourth element to select audio and/or video for inclusion in the encoded stream; a fifth element to select the media server from multiple available media servers; a sixth element to toggle front- and rear-facing video cameras; a seventh element to select a streaming application program; an eighth element to accept media server credentials; a ninth element to force identity across the first and second set of parameters; or a tenth element to navigate multiple screens of the GUI.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: BARRY OWEN
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Patent number: 9609332Abstract: A method includes encoding, at a mobile device having a camera, a first portion of a media stream captured by the camera based on an encoding parameter. The method also includes sending the encoded first portion of the media stream from the mobile device to a computing device via a network connection. The method further includes detecting a change in available network bandwidth of the network connection. The method includes automatically adjusting the encoding parameter in response to the change in the available network bandwidth. The method also includes encoding a second portion of the media stream based on the adjusted encoding parameter and sending the encoded second portion of the media stream from the mobile device to the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Barry Owen
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Patent number: 9350779Abstract: A method may include receiving, at a mobile computing device comprising a processor, input identifying control information to be sent from the mobile computing device to a media server. The method may include determining, at the mobile computing device, whether the computing device is sending a media stream to the media server. In response to determining that the mobile computing device is sending a media stream to the media server, the control information may be sent from the mobile computing device to the media server without interrupting the media stream by embedding the control information in the media stream.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Barry Owen
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Publication number: 20150312572Abstract: A method includes encoding, at a mobile device having a camera, a first portion of a media stream captured by the camera based on an encoding parameter. The method also includes sending the encoded first portion of the media stream from the mobile device to a computing device via a network connection. The method further includes detecting a change in available network bandwidth of the network connection. The method includes automatically adjusting the encoding parameter in response to the change in the available network bandwidth. The method also includes encoding a second portion of the media stream based on the adjusted encoding parameter and sending the encoded second portion of the media stream from the mobile device to the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventor: Barry Owen
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Patent number: 9106887Abstract: A method includes encoding, at a mobile device having a camera, a first portion of a media stream captured by the camera based on an encoding parameter. The method also includes sending the encoded first portion of the media stream from the mobile device to a computing device via a network connection. The method further includes detecting a change in available network bandwidth of the network connection. The method includes automatically adjusting the encoding parameter in response to the change in the available network bandwidth. The method also includes encoding a second portion of the media stream based on the adjusted encoding parameter and sending the encoded second portion of the media stream from the mobile device to the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: WOWZA MEDIA SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Barry Owen